Application of Unconventional Materials on Primary Structural Parts of Machine Tools

The paper is mainly focused on possible domains of application of composite sandwich materials in the field of machine tools. A theoretical case study analyzing the effect of application of composite sandwich materials on the dynamics of the X-feed-drive axis of the horizontal milling machine is presented. The benefits of composite sandwich materials are discussed and summarized in the context of modern machine tools and their desired static and dynamic properties. Experimental case study is also presented.